μῦθος mŷthos
Meaning
a tale, i.e. fiction ("myth")
In the King James Version: fable
Derivation: perhaps from the same as G3453 (μυέω) (through the idea of tuition);
Where it is used
- 1 Timothy 1:4 or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
- 1 Timothy 4:7 But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
- 2 Timothy 4:4 So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
- Titus 1:14 and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.
- 2 Peter 1:16 For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.